Saturday, July 27, 2019

IGCSE Physics - Light

Alpha-particles, beta-particles, gamma-rays and infra-red radiation may all be emitted from a
solid. Which of these are included in the electromagnetic spectrum?
A alpha-particles and beta-particles
B alpha-particles and gamma-rays
C beta-particles and infra-red radiation
D gamma-rays and infra-red radiation

The image of a clock face as seen in a plane mirror is shown.

What is the actual time on the clock?
A 1.25
B 1.35
C 10.25
D 10.35

One of the effects of passing a ray of white light through a prism is to split the light into colours.

What is the name given to this effect?
A deviation
B dispersion
C reflection
D refraction

A student looks at the letter P on a piece of paper, and at its reflection in a mirror. What does he see?


Which statement is correct about the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
A Ultra-violet waves have the greatest speed.
B Visible light waves have the greatest speed.
C Infra-red waves have the greatest speed.
D All electromagnetic waves have the same speed.

Which diagram correctly shows rays passing through a camera lens?




Which diagram correctly shows the paths taken by red and blue light when a beam of white light
enters a glass prism?





Which diagram shows the correct order of the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum?




A plane mirror is on a wall. Which is a correct description of the image formed by the mirror?
A the right way up and smaller than the object
B the right way up and the same size as the object
C upside down and smaller than the object
D upside down and the same size as the object

The diagram shows a ray of light entering a block of glass.

Which numbered angles are the angles of incidence and of refraction?

Three rays of light fall on a converging lens as shown.

Which diagram shows the path of the rays after passing through the lens?